Kiente Lathan

Went to lake chalet on a Friday afternoon the food was good and the service was good as well, I wanted to do outdoor dining but there was an event going on that day so it wasn’t possible but the inside dining area still has good views. I got the chipotle wings and half garlic crab with potatoes and corn, they were both delicious and my girlfriend got the blackened catfish and grits and she said it was good as well. We both also got the butter cake desert and it was very good as well. I would come again so I could experience the outdoor dining.

Ra Sh

Here’s the corrected and expanded version: “I don’t remember the first time I visited, but I’ve returned again and again. Whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner, the food has always been excellent. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the views are stunning, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal at any time of day. I highly recommend coming here for both the delicious food and the beautiful surroundings.”

+8

Joseph Trautner

I recently visited Lake Chalet in Oakland and had a fantastic experience. I ordered a cheeseburger with French fries, and it did not disappoint! The burger was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, and the fries were crispy and delicious. Beyond the great food, the atmosphere was unbeatable. With stunning views of Lake Merritt, it was the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing meal. Whether you’re looking for a casual bite or a place to unwind with friends, Lake Chalet is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommend!

+1

Eddie B

Only for the catering in our event. We opted for chicken and others had the salmon, beef. The chicken was a bit dry but still tasty. The shared veggies was a pleasant change to individual. The venue was nice overlooking Lake Merritt. Overall a great experience at the 100 person event. The appetizer was very good on skewered beef and veggie. Besides the catering area, the chalet had an excellent bar stool overlooking the lake. Friendly bar mates. As always, post wherever u end up. You never know who you will run into..

Jeff Vercelli

Food is very good overall. Very nice part of Oakland, nice setting by the water,, inside or outside dining. Had to ask a couple of times for drink refills and other. Overall, a good place to dine in Oakland.

Jeffrey Castro-Norwood

Great looking place with wonderful service and nice views. Event food itself was average, like wedding food. I'm sure the individual meals are much better. Cocktails were made perfectly!

+2

april

Great service and great atmosphere. That's why I gave 4 stars. Lovely seating everyone was nice . The food was pretty average. I enjoyed the appetizer the best calamari was fresh and fried just right. I order a dish without fish and the cook decided to replace it with another fish. Can't hurt him for trying however the fish would have nearly killed me 😆. The manager was ultra nice about it. Kevin was his name, great way to make up for the mix up . We left smiling and happy The hamburger that replaced the fish item was a good size and alot of toppings. I'd come back because everyone was so kind.

+6

Food is fresh and made of high quality ingredients but there is a big problem: zero seasoning. Upon request they quickly provided a salt (old fashioned shaker that hardly worked and contained plain salt) & a decent pepper grinder. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is unbeatable. Definitely going here for the view but you may want to bring some sea salt & coarse ground fresh pepper in your purse.

Lake Chalet has such a beautiful location right by the lake. I can imagine this place being absolutely perfect in the summer when you can sit outside, enjoy the water, and really take in the view. That’s probably when you get the best overall experience. Parking, however, was a bit tricky. You have to park on the street, and the pay machine wasn’t working when we went. I tried using the QR code to pay, but that didn’t work either. Just something to be aware of. They do offer valet, but it’s $12 — so plan ahead if you’re trying to avoid that extra cost. As for the food, it was okay but not super impressive. It wasn’t bad, just not memorable — which is why I’m giving it 3 stars instead of 5. Overall, I’d consider coming back in the summer to fully enjoy the outdoor vibe. I think that’s when Lake Chalet really shines.

Dartise Jones

I was excited to try this place but I didn’t live up to my expectations. The food was just okay and the services wasn’t the best.

We came on a Saturday morning and immediately knew something was off. The host stand was unattended. A man waiting there told us he’d been rudely instructed to stand there and had already been waiting 20–30 minutes with his child…without anyone returning. He finally gave up, took his kid, looked at us and said, “Good luck,” before leaving. We waited another five minutes. Still no host. A server eventually noticed us and told us we could go inside, so we walked toward the back of the restaurant, only to find two occupied tables total. That’s it. We asked the bartender if the restaurant was even open. He said yes. So let’s recap: the restaurant is “open,” staffed with 10+ employees, nearly empty, and yet guests are being left to stand at the host stand for half an hour? Then things went from incompetent to hostile. A staff member (apparently the host) aggressively confronted us with, “Why are you here? Who told you to come in?” despite us clearly explaining that a server had directed us inside. She forced us to walk all the way back to the host stand, dismissed our explanation, and claimed there was a party ahead of us. When we pointed out that the party had already left after waiting 30 minutes, she flatly said, “No, he didn’t.” (He did. We watched him leave.) She was slamming things, speaking to us with under her breath comments and just extremely rude for no reason. She then took a phone call, snapped “All of this is on the website,” and hung up mid-sentence before smugly escorting us back to the exact same table we were already standing at, obviously this is all about a power trip. At that point, I told our server we would only stay if we never had to interact with that woman again. The food? Fine. Not memorable. Certainly not worth $209 for breakfast paired with open hostility, chaos, and visible disdain for guests. The entire operation felt like staff who mentally quit months ago but still show up to clock in. Two tables. At least 10 employees. Endless confusion. Open resentment toward customers. Save yourself the money and the attitude. We won’t be back.

Eden

Visited Lake Chalet last night and was extremely disappointed. It started when I was served an Aperol Spritz that was made incorrectly, very unbalanced and flat-tasting. I sent it back and requested a lavender lemon drop instead, which was just okay. We ordered the Brussels sprouts next, which ended up being the highlight of the entire meal—they were very good. Unfortunately, things went downhill again when our mains arrived. Both the roasted garlic butter crab and the ribeye steak came out cold to the touch and severely under-seasoned. Overall, it was a terrible experience, and I’m extremely upset that I wasted my money here.

Pallavi Hisaria

Bad service. Never coming back. The restaurant was less than 15% full during happy hour, yet the host refused to give me a table. I explained that my group was on the way (a small group of 4 only) and that I was ready to order food immediately, but they still declined. If I were alone, it would have been a table for 2, i was just asking for a bit bigger table. It was frustrating and disappointing, especially since I had chosen this location to host a happy hour with some professional friends. Not sure if the host was simply having a bad day, if the restaurant has inflexible policies, or if there was something else at play. Either way, it left me with a very poor impression. Never coming back again.